2014 SJP Jeep Rubicon JK Build

Nice jeep build....I saw your jeep downtown Saturday...funny as I was leaving on my bike I saw a guy with a DCB hat at Pizza Lounge and now that I read this thread I am thinking it was you and your jeep...funny small world...very nice Jeep...

Looks like you live right off of Indianapolis....I am on Frankfort near Hill...good luck on the build!

This is my old jeep...2007 Sahara, with 30K miles on her...literally had a Rubi on order in Nov 2006 but with the new JKU it was going to take 4-6 months at the time and so I went Sahara....It has ARB lockers, 5.13 Gears, Full Traction adjustable 3 inch, bumpers, and whole bunch of wasted money in stuff in her ....and still fun to drive! When I keep it in Cali it is pretty much a beach cruiser but when we keep it at the Parker place we take her to El Supremo, Dyanmite Canyon and other trails...I really take it easy on her....wish I would have kept my TJ as a beater..

Nice jeep! Yeah I had the family down there having lunch. As I got there another guy also had a DCB hat on completely random. It could have been me or this other guy - did not realize it until they were leaving. Probably a member on here.

So back to jeeps - I got some more electrical to finish off on the spare carrier and the lights. I ordered a Harken top pulley for the garage. We will see how that goes. Helped another member get squared away at Anderson on a new unit. Pretty productive day.

Nice jeep build....I saw your jeep downtown Saturday...funny as I was leaving on my bike I saw a guy with a DCB hat at Pizza Lounge and now that I read this thread I am thinking it was you and your jeep...funny small world...very nice Jeep...

Looks like you live right off of Indianapolis....I am on Frankfort near Hill...good luck on the build!

This is my old jeep...2007 Sahara, with 30K miles on her...literally had a Rubi on order in Nov 2006 but with the new JKU it was going to take 4-6 months at the time and so I went Sahara....It has ARB lockers, 5.13 Gears, Full Traction adjustable 3 inch, bumpers, and whole bunch of wasted money in stuff in her ....and still fun to drive! When I keep it in Cali it is pretty much a beach cruiser but when we keep it at the Parker place we take her to El Supremo, Dyanmite Canyon and other trails...I really take it easy on her....wish I would have kept my TJ as a beater..

I got some of the lights online tonight. The A pillar lights to go. Issues on the bumper lights. Getting the dim and strobing effect when linked to the factory column fog wiring and switch. May need to wire this direct to the spod or put in a capacitor. We will see. Regardless I was able to light the alley 4 blocks.

I got some of the lights online tonight. The A pillar lights to go. Issues on the bumper lights. Getting the dim and strobing effect when linked to the factory column fog wiring and switch. May need to wire this direct to the spod or put in a capacitor. We will see. Regardless I was able to light the alley 4 blocks.

Everyone I know that has tried to hook it up to the factory plug has had the dstrobe light issue. Honestly I'm not sure if there is a way around it? (google anti flicker harness for jk fog lights)

Spod will make easy work of the situation

The whole reason I didn't put ridgids in that spot is becuse I like to drive with the fog lights on. The ridgids would be too bright.

Have you done new headlights yet? Holy cow the truck lites made a big difference!!

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I hear you on the strobing - I left a spod bank open for it but was going to try it for the stock functionality. I was hearing it was a 50/50 shot it would work. Paul65K has not had issues going direct to the column with his so I gave it a go. I hear there is a capacitor that I can wire in line that will alleviate the issue. I have not replaced the headlights yet but they are really dim when I shut off deafcon 5 light show.

I hear you on the strobing - I left a spod bank open for it but was going to try it for the stock functionality. I was hearing it was a 50/50 shot it would work. Paul65K has not had issues going direct to the column with his so I gave it a go. I hear there is a capacitor that I can wire in line that will alleviate the issue. I have not replaced the headlights yet but they are really dim when I shut off deafcon 5 light show.

Choices, choices . I have to say this project was really fun. I have a couple of cleanup items on wiring lights etc. some more air plumbing. I also want to get it easy to take the top off at the beach. I am sure I may do a bunch more things to this vehicle but at this point I am pretty excited to actually finding time to get it on a trail. I have to prove 2driver wrong on his glam jeep statement.

My favorite part of the project was spending time in the garage with my dad. It reminded me of working on RC cars or models with him when I was younger except everything was a lot more expensive.

My jeep isn't here yet but I'm ordering like there's no tomorrow, what's the light bar width that works for across the windshield? Who sells the brackets?

Thx, Walt

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So the PS ones fit a rigid E or SR series 50 inch perfect. Both in width and you to not need to mod the slots of the bracket for the light. I tried to go with a radius 50 off brand before and everything was a bit off.

after a month, we ditched the 2015 Sport and got a stock new 2014 Rubicon....
Pros: rubicon (per the resident jeepers)
Cons: I have to spec the damn thing now with a budget, and, after thinking I got away clean with white....I now have: Black(argh!)
Pretty good price.

We had a terrible experience with the sport in the rear AOE bumper-installation, then headaches with finger pointing between sales/service. A/C was shutting off while drving.

I will say someone can buy a nice used 2015 sport from the dealer with new Fab Fours bumpers now. It didn't cost us anything, just plenty of frustration.

Everyone I know that has tried to hook it up to the factory plug has had the dstrobe light issue. Honestly I'm not sure if there is a way around it? (google anti flicker harness for jk fog lights)

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Weird I tied my Rigids into the factory fog switch on my TJ and no issues.....I'm guessing they were set-up for higher wattage with the older factory fogs on the TJs vs those cute little things on the JK

Weird I tied my Rigids into the factory fog switch on my TJ and no issues.....I'm guessing they were set-up for higher wattage with the older factory fogs on the TJs vs those cute little things on the JK

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I think it's a jk issue....not sure if it effects all years. Didn't affect me because I like my factory fogs for around town.

SJP. Where did you go?
Lowriver , I have a lift in the garage if ya want to install it

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So I went on a run off the 15 and Cleghorn (near silverwood lake) with a couple of buddies that was sponsored and held by OC Motorsports (17 jeeps). They did a great job putting this run on. It was 1st class with Bque at the end - good times. Completely safe, challeging first run, chill and fun. I enjoyed it.

Being in CA, what did you do with the front license plate?
Just ordered the next round of goodies for the Jeep and then realized I need to find a home for the front plate since I drive it to/from the office and it looks like the PS bumper does not have a mount.

Being in CA, what did you do with the front license plate?
Just ordered the next round of goodies for the Jeep and then realized I need to find a home for the front plate since I drive it to/from the office and it looks like the PS bumper does not have a mount.

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Honestly I would say you wouldn't have an issue.... Most cops like jeeps

There are options for both steel and synthetic winches if you have one on the PS bumper.

Being in CA, what did you do with the front license plate?
Just ordered the next round of goodies for the Jeep and then realized I need to find a home for the front plate since I drive it to/from the office and it looks like the PS bumper does not have a mount.

I went with these from CoverKing in the Veloci-vent material for my Wrangler.......they fit absolutely perfectly on the seats. I have the Neoprene material (wet Okole) on my Avalanche seats which was great when we lived at the beach in CA but is just a little hot and doesn't breathe well here in the desert so chose this material for the jeep and it has been perfect even in the 110 degree summer heat........I would order this material again even if we were back at the beach..........and the best part is the whole set (front and back) is only $189.....replace them every few years if they wear out and you won't care